Taxco weather in November
In November, Taxco sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 111 mm of rain across 14.4 wet days and about 11.1 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Taxco's 7th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Taxco's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 111 mm
- 14.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 06 min
- 6:23 AM – 5:31 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.25 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Taxco is town in Nacajuca Municipality, State of Tabasco, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical November day in Taxco reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C cooler than October and about 1°C warmer than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 23 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 |
| 3 | 30 | 23 |
| 4 | 30 | 23 |
| 5 | 30 | 23 |
| 6 | 30 | 23 |
| 7 | 30 | 23 |
| 8 | 29 | 23 |
| 9 | 29 | 23 |
| 10 | 29 | 23 |
| 11 | 29 | 22 |
| 12 | 29 | 22 |
| 13 | 29 | 22 |
| 14 | 29 | 22 |
| 15 | 29 | 22 |
| 16 | 29 | 22 |
| 17 | 29 | 22 |
| 18 | 29 | 22 |
| 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 20 | 29 | 22 |
| 21 | 29 | 22 |
| 22 | 29 | 22 |
| 23 | 29 | 22 |
| 24 | 29 | 22 |
| 25 | 29 | 22 |
| 26 | 29 | 22 |
| 27 | 29 | 22 |
| 28 | 29 | 22 |
| 29 | 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 29 | 22 |
How November really feels in Taxco
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 15 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Taxco weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 10th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 20° | 65 | 9.5 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 43 | 6.9 | 11.4 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 24 | 5.6 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 35° / 25° | 34 | 5.8 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 78 | 11.2 | 12.8 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 34° / 26° | 211 | 21.1 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 34° / 25° | 141 | 18.3 | 13 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 34° / 25° | 204 | 22.6 | 12.6 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 283 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 226 | 20.7 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 111 | 14.4 | 11.1 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 67 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 40%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 52 | 48 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 55 | 45 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 58 | 42 |
| 11 | 60 | 40 |
| 12 | 61 | 39 |
| 13 | 61 | 39 |
| 14 | 62 | 38 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 63 | 37 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 62 | 38 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 65 | 35 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Taxco gets around 111 mm of rain over 14.4 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 54% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 51 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 50 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 48 |
| 17 | 48 |
| 18 | 47 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 43 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 40 |
| 26 | 40 |
| 27 | 39 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 38 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 58% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 94% of them.
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| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Oppressive (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 57 |
| Miserable (%) | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 59 | 22 |
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 59 | 21 |
| 3 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 59 | 20 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 60 | 19 |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 60 | 18 |
| 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 60 | 18 |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 60 | 17 |
| 8 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 60 | 16 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 61 | 15 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 60 | 14 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 60 | 13 |
| 12 | 0 | 4 | 24 | 59 | 13 |
| 13 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 59 | 12 |
| 14 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 59 | 11 |
| 15 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 59 | 10 |
| 16 | 1 | 6 | 26 | 57 | 10 |
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 57 | 9 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 57 | 8 |
| 19 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 58 | 7 |
| 20 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 57 | 7 |
| 21 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 57 | 6 |
| 22 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 56 | 6 |
| 23 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 57 | 5 |
| 24 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 56 | 5 |
| 25 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 57 | 4 |
| 26 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 57 | 4 |
| 27 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 56 | 4 |
| 28 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 56 | 4 |
| 29 | 1 | 9 | 31 | 55 | 4 |
| 30 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 57 | 3 |
Wind in November
Winds average 10 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of November to 11 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:16 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 5:35 PM to 5:31 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:35 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:16 | 5:35 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:35 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:17 | 5:34 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:34 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:18 | 5:34 |
| 7 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:33 |
| 8 | 11.2 | 6:19 | 5:33 |
| 9 | 11.2 | 6:20 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 11.2 | 6:20 | 5:32 |
| 11 | 11.2 | 6:21 | 5:32 |
| 12 | 11.2 | 6:21 | 5:32 |
| 13 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:32 |
| 14 | 11.2 | 6:22 | 5:32 |
| 15 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:31 |
| 16 | 11.1 | 6:23 | 5:31 |
| 17 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:31 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 6:24 | 5:31 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 6:25 | 5:31 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:31 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 6:26 | 5:31 |
| 22 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:31 |
| 23 | 11.1 | 6:27 | 5:31 |
| 24 | 11.0 | 6:28 | 5:31 |
| 25 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:31 |
| 26 | 11.0 | 6:29 | 5:31 |
| 27 | 11.0 | 6:30 | 5:31 |
| 28 | 11.0 | 6:30 | 5:31 |
| 29 | 11.0 | 6:31 | 5:31 |
| 30 | 11.0 | 6:31 | 5:31 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.25 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.95 kWh/m² to a high of 6.75 kWh/m² in May across the year — November's 4.25 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Taxco
In November, Taxco sits inside its atlantic hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Taxco sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Taxco's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Taxco?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Taxco for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Taxco in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Taxco sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Taxco in November
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 55 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in January near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Taxco in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 8 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Taxco peaks around June 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Taxco in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Taxco is worst in May — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 32 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 32 | 37 | 46 | 69 | 77 | 52 | 45 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 37 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | Moderate |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 69 | Unhealthy |
| May | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 45 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Taxco?
Taxco sits at 18.1°N, 93.0°W, 0 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Jalpa de Méndez, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Taxco
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Taxco.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Taxco has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 18 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 28 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 995 m.
The land around Taxco is covered by grassland (66%) and trees (24%) within 3 km, grassland (59%) within 16 km, and grassland (37%) and water (22%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Taxco (18.1392°, -93.0053°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).